It's also called a Western Union Splice. Try picturing it this way: strip the
insulation
from both wires for a distance of about 2 inches; form a cross with the wires
at about the
midpoint of the stripped area; now wind each free end around the other wire
continuing in
the original direction. This is done symmetrically from the cross area. This
splice is
fairly strong when done with solid wire. If you use it with stranded wire
you'll need
something else (solder?) for strength.
Bud Krueger
52TD
Mike Lishego wrote:
> John J. Peloquin wrote:
> >
> > Dear Mike,
> >
> > What is a simple lineman's splice?
>
> Well, a lineman's splice is a connection between two wires that involves each
>section
> of stripped wire wrapping around one another. This forms a continuous,
>straight line
> with the two joined wires. This is different from a pigtail in that the
>pigtail is
> simply two sections of stripped wire twisted together. The end result is a
>splice
> with a 'tail' of wire protruding at a right angle from the splice. Somebody
>else may
> be able to explain this better, as I'm no electrician, I just play one on TV.
>
> To answer your original question, I don't know any simple linemen, but when I
>meet one
> I'll be sure to pick his brains on his splicing techniques.
>
> --
> Michael S. Lishego
> St. Andrews Presbyterian College
> Elementary Education Major,
> English Minor, Class of 1999
> R.A. of Winston-Salem Hall
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